Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Overview
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An updated version of Nikon's previous 18-55mm 'kit' zoom, the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR includes vibration reduction, and also features a Silent Wave Motor (aka AF-S), Super Integrated Coating and hybrid aspherical elements in its design. The optical design is 11 elements in 8 groups - slightly more complicated than its predecessors' formulae to allow for the VR system. This lens covers an effective focal range of 27-82.5mm on Nikon's DX (APS-C) DSLRs, and although optically it is not outstanding, it's a decent 'first' lens for customers entering Nikon's DSLR ecosystem towards the bottom.
| Lens type | Zoom lens |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 18–55 mm |
| Image stab. | Yes (vibration reduction, 3 stops) |
| Lens mount | Nikon F (DX) |
| Max aperture | F3.5–5.6 |
| Min aperture | F22–36 |
| Min focus | 0.28 m (11.02″) |
| Max magnification | 0.31× |
| Weight | 265 g (0.58 lb) |
| Length | 80 mm (3.13″) |
This is a small, lightweight and versatile lens, which deserves a place in every DX-shooter's bag. Overall there's little to criticise about this lens given its entry-level price point, and the few faults it does possess are scarcely unique in its class.
Good for: Everyday photography on Nikon's DX-format DSLRs, where its 28-80mm equivalent zoom range and effective VR are very useful.
Not so good for: Backlit situations, where its susceptibility to flare can cause problems, and critical work that requires manual focus.
05:03 (5 Dec, 2013)
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